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Valspar Black Evergreen

5009-1 · #354140 · LRV 4.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Salamander is a 97% match

Black Evergreen (5009-1) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 4.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Salamander (97% match).

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LRV

4.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

5009-1

HEX

#354140

RGB

53, 65, 64

HSL

175°, 10%, 23%

Family

Grays

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Black Evergreen FAQ

What undertone does Black Evergreen have?

Black Evergreen is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Black Evergreen?

Black Evergreen has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Black Evergreen in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Salamander (2050-10), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Refined Green (DEA181), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Shutter Green (SW 2809), 95%; Glidden: Dark As Night (PPG14-05), 94%; PPG: Dark As Night (PPG14-05), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jasper (HGSW6216), 92%; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Black Evergreen?

The HEX code of Black Evergreen (5009-1) is #354140, RGB 53, 65, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.